Korean Journal of Veterinary Service

Cystatin C for managing diuretic-induced kidney dysfunction in MMVD dogs

Cystatin C, a low-molecular-weight protein synthesized by cells, is being explored as a valuable biomarker for assessing renal function in veterinary medicine. Although the relationship between cystatin C and heart disease remains unclear, some studies suggest a possible association. This retrospective case-control study aimed to investigate the role of cystatin C as a biomarker for heart disease and its correlation with diuretic use in veterinary clinical practice. A total of 39 dogs were included in this study, comprising 9 control dogs without a predisposition to heart disease and 30 dogs i...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 181-192

Evaluation of virulence reversion of an attenuated porcine epidemic diarrhea vaccine strain by serial passages in suckling piglets

Porcine epidemic diarrhea is an infectious intestinal disease caused by the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Especially, when suckling piglets are infected, the mortality rate is close to 100%. PEDV is classified into G1 and G2 types based on genetic differences. The G2 type PEDV outbreak in the United States in 2013 was highly pathogenic and contagious, and it has spread worldwide and caused continuous economic losses. Most commercial vaccines used are G1 type vaccines, and existing vaccines do not fully protect piglets due to genetic differences. In this study, we evaluated the safety...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 193-202

Aspergillosis in breeding ducks

Breeding ducks are susceptible to fungal infections due to being bred in confined spaces for long periods. The objective of this study was to show the real state of the clinical fungal contamination of 22 duck breeding farms in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. Out of the 430 carcasses obtained from the 22 duck breeding farms, 80 were diagnosed with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). Aspergillus spp. were detected as the causative agents, including 26 cases of A. fumigatus, 35 cases of A. flavus, and 19 cases of A. terreus. The clinical lesions in the breeding ducks had circumscribed cream-...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 203-210

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from duck farms in Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea

This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella serotypes in duck farms of Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea. A total of 1112 samples (breeder ducks, 286; broiler ducks, 826) were collected from 196 duck farms (breeder duck farms, 25; broiler duck farms, 171) between January 2018 and November 2019. The total prevalence of Salmonella serotypes was 45.4% (89/196) in the duck farms, with no significant difference between prevalence in breeder and broiler duck farms (48% and 45%, respectively; P>0.05). The most prevalent serotype among the 127 S...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 211-218

Serum allergen-specific and total IgE concentrations in dogs with allergic disorders in South Korea

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) has a genetic basis and is primarily a skin disorder characterized by allergic features. It is caused by an excessive immune response, associated with immunoglobulin E (IgE), to allergens and shows clinical signs of itching and inflammation. The present study evaluated the allergen-specific and total IgE concentration in dogs with allergic disorders. Allergen-specific IgE analysis was performed using a Multiple Allergen Simultaneous Test (MAST) assay, and total IgE analysis was conducted using an ELISA in 82 dogs with CAD. The subjects were divided into two group...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 219-225

Heat stress during summer reduced the ovarian aromatase expression of sows in Korea

It has been addressed that heat stress due to high atmospheric temperature during summer in Korea induces impaired release of reproductive hormones, followed by occurring abnormal ovarian cyclicity, lower pregnancy ratio, and reduced litter size. Therefore, the present study attempted to compare seasonal change (spring versus summer) of the ovarian aromatase expression, an enzyme for converting testosterone into estrogen. While serum estrogen level in summer group was significantly lower than that of spring group, testosterone was not different between groups. Consistent with estrogen level, t...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 227-234

Identification of a norovirus from diarrheic dog in Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Noroviruses are a major cause of gastroenteritis in humans and animals worldwide. In 2021, canine norovirus (CNoV) infection was detected at an animal clinic in Gwangju area, South Korea. A semi-nested polymerase chain reaction was developed to amplify a 478 bp fragment of the RdRp gene of CNoV. The phylogenetic analysis of this fragment confirmed the strain to be genogroup IV.2 (Dog/GIV.2/gw/s377/2021/KOR), which exhibited the highest similarity to the feline NoV strain GIV.2/CU081210E/USA/2010 (accession no. NC_045762) with 95.1% nucleotide (nt) identity and 98.7% amino acid (aa) identity. T...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 235-241

The effect of bovine dermatophytosis on auction price in Hanwoo calves

This study examined the dermatophytes of calves aged between 6 and 12 months in the Hanwoo calf auction market. Moreover, the research analyzed how dermatophytosis affected the auction price of Hanwoo calves based on their sex and age. The incidence rate of dermatophytosis was found to be 85 cases out of 1,955 calves (4.3%). The major location of dermatophytosis lesions were in the head region. Specifically, the highest prevalence was observed in the forehead (42.4%), followed by the eyes (30.1%), and the ears (18.8%). The auction prices of Hanwoo calves were observed that the average price fo...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 243-247

Toceranib therapy for hepatic fibrosarcoma in a dog

A 12-year-old neutered male Maltese was brought to our hospital with loss of appetite, generalized alopecia, anemia, and a palpable abdominal mass. Ultrasonography revealed multiple abdominal masses in the liver and spleen. Subsequently, splenectomy and liver biopsy were performed, and the masses were histologically diagnosed as metastatic fibrosarcomas of unknown primary origin. The owner refused further investigations such as computed tomography and hepatectomy, therefore, we decided to initiate chemotherapy in the form of metronomic therapy with toceranib phosphate, which has several advant...

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 249-253

Current Issue Volume 46, Number 3, September 2023

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Cystatin C for managing diuretic-induced kidney dysfunction in MMVD dogs

Donghyun Han , Jae Hyeon Cho , Chung Hui Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 181-192

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Evaluation of virulence reversion of an attenuated porcine epidemic diarrhea vaccine strain by serial passages in suckling piglets

Da-Jeong Kim , Seung-Chai Kim , Hwan-Ju Kim et al.

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 193-202

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Aspergillosis in breeding ducks

Mi Na Han , Mun Hui Chae , Seong Tae Han

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 203-210

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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from duck farms in Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea

Sin-Wook Park , Keon Kim , Chang-Yun Je et al.

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 211-218

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Serum allergen-specific and total IgE concentrations in dogs with allergic disorders in South Korea

Byoung-Gook Yoon , Han-Joon Lee , Kun-Ho Song

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 219-225

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Heat stress during summer reduced the ovarian aromatase expression of sows in Korea

Hwan-Deuk Kim , Sung-Ho Kim , Sang-Yup Lee et al.

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 227-234

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Identification of a norovirus from diarrheic dog in Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Ba-Ra-Da Koh , Su-Yeon Seo , Ga-Hoi Choi et al.

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 235-241

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The effect of bovine dermatophytosis on auction price in Hanwoo calves

Han Gyu Lee , Ara Cho , Yong Hoon Jung et al.

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(3): 243-247

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Investigation of microbial contamination and use of food additives for pet foods in Gwangju, Korea

Daewoong Lim , Ji Yeon Kim , Ahjin An , Jiyeong Park , Hajin Jeong , Jinju Gwak , Doori Seo , Jae Gi Lee , Miseon Jang , Taekyeong Ji , Yonghwan Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 155-164
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.155
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Effectiveness of Danazol as an adjunctive therapy in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Sechul Yo , Hyung-Jin Park , Kun-Ho Song

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 165-169
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.165
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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Streptococcus species isolated from bovine mastitis

Hye Jeong Kang , Serim Hong , Dasom Park , Ha-Young Kim , Jin-San Moon

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 181-189
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.181
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Prevalence study of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) from cattle farms in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea in 2021

Yongwoo Son , Seonghee Cho , Jeong-Min Ji , Jae-Kyu Cho , Sang-Young Bang , Yu-Jeong Choi , Cheol-Ho Kim , Woo Hyun Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 211-219
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.211
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Prevalence and characterization of pathogenic Escherichia coli from carcasses and environmental samples of cattle and pig slaughterhouses

Serim Hong , Hye Jeong Kang , Jin-San Moon , Soon-Seek Yoon , Ha-Young Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 191-199
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.191
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A case of cataract surgery using phacoemulsification in a 12-year-old poodle

Myeong-Gon Kang , Dong-Hyun Han , Sei-Myoung Han , Eun-Gyeom Jung , Gyeong-Min Kim , Jae-Hyeon Cho , Phil-Ok Koh , Chung-Kil Won , Chung-Hui Kim , Dongbin Lee

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 221-228
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.221
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Antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in staphylococci isolated from canine otitis externa

Jae-Keun Cho , Jung-Woo Lee , Joung-Ok Kim , Jeong-Mi Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2022; 45(3): 171-180
https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2022.45.3.171
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The prevalence of viral diseases in wild boars (Sus scrofa) in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Cheol-Ho Kim , Yongwoo Son , Yu-Jeong Choi , Byeong Hyo Ko , Weon Hwa Kang , Gyeong Ae Kim , Seungyun Lee , Woo Hyun Kim

Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2023; 46(1): 59-66
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The Korean Journal of Veterinary Service (Korean J. Vet. Serv.) is devoted to the advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge concerning veterinary sciences and related academic disciplines. It is published quarterly and is the official publication of the Korean J. Vet. Serv.. This journal is published in English or Korean by the KOSVES. It covers all the scientific and technological aspects of veterinary sciences in general, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, public health, parasitology, infectious diseases, clinical sciences, alternative veterinary medicine, animal welfare, food science of animal resources and other biomedical fields.

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Veterinary Service

Current Issue Volume 46, Number 3, September 2023

Cystatin C for managing diuretic-induced kidney dysfunction in MMVD dogs

Evaluation of virulence reversion of an attenuated porcine epidemic diarrhea vaccine strain by serial passages in suckling piglets

Aspergillosis in breeding ducks

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from duck farms in Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea

Serum allergen-specific and total IgE concentrations in dogs with allergic disorders in South Korea

Heat stress during summer reduced the ovarian aromatase expression of sows in Korea

Identification of a norovirus from diarrheic dog in Gwangju, Republic of Korea

The effect of bovine dermatophytosis on auction price in Hanwoo calves

Investigation of microbial contamination and use of food additives for pet foods in Gwangju, Korea

Effectiveness of Danazol as an adjunctive therapy in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Streptococcus species isolated from bovine mastitis

Prevalence study of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) from cattle farms in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea in 2021

Prevalence and characterization of pathogenic Escherichia coli from carcasses and environmental samples of cattle and pig slaughterhouses

A case of cataract surgery using phacoemulsification in a 12-year-old poodle

Antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in staphylococci isolated from canine otitis externa

The prevalence of viral diseases in wild boars (Sus scrofa) in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

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